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C750 RJH

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Bronze Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,192 mi
Last recorded194,192 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC750 RJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2007 194,192 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 192,944 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT FRONT GLASS CRACKED AND O/S FRONT IND GLASS CRACKED A.B.S CABLE HOLDING CLAMP O/S FRONT BROKEN

Pass 28 Jun 2005 174,641 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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C750 RJH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Bronze with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C750 RJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C750 RJH registered?

C750 RJH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C750 RJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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